Vasco da Gama plans major football investment and player acquisitions for 2027

Vasco da Gama is preparing a significant financial and structural transformation for the 2027 season. Under its new SAF management, the club projects a monthly football investment of approximately R$ 45 million, aiming to match the spending power of top Brazilian clubs like Palmeiras and Flamengo.

As part of this expansion, the club is actively targeting high-profile reinforcements. Negotiations are reportedly advancing for the signing of Grêmio striker Carlos Vinícius, with Vasco having reached a preliminary understanding regarding salary and contract terms. Additionally, the club is mapping potential moves for Zenit attacker Luiz Henrique, though a formal approach to the Russian club has not yet occurred.

These strategic moves coincide with a period of leadership transition and internal debate. Pedro Strozenberg, director of Viva Rio, has announced his candidacy for the Vasco presidency for the 2027–2029 term, running on an opposition platform that critiques the current SAF model and the speed of recent contract analyses.